Simple Pickled Beets Food

PICKLED BEETS

Steps:

• Place beets in a large stockpot with water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes depending on the size of the beets. If beets are large, cut them into quarters. Drain, reserving 2 cups of the beet water, cool and peel.
• Sterilize jars and lids by immersing in boiling water for at least 10 minutes. Fill each jar with beets and add several whole cloves to each jar.
• In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, beet water, vinegar, and pickling salt. Bring to a rapid boil. Pour the hot brine over the beets in the jars, and seal lids.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.

SIMPLE, EASY PICKLED BEETS

Steps:

• Drain beets, saving the juice. Add water if necessary to make 1-1/2 cups of juice. Set aside.
• Slice onion and combine with the beets in a glass or non-reactive bowl.
• In a sauce pan, heat the beet juice and the vinegar until steaming (not boiling) then add the sugar.
• Stir to dissolve the sugar and heat just to a boil.
• Pour the hot juice over the beets and onions, stir and let cool.
• When cool, cover and refrigerate. They taste best when they have sat for 24 hours.

EASY PICKLED BEETS

Steps:

• Boil beets for approx.
• 15-20 minutes.
• Drain and pour cold water over them.
• Peel skin off and cut roots& tops off.
• In a sauce pan add remaining ingredients, stir.
• and add beets, bring to a boil.
• Simmer for 5 minutes.
• Chill.
• Good for 1 month in refridgerator.

PICKLED BEETS

Steps:

• Cook the beets until just tender.
• Slip off skins.
• Combine vinegar, water, sugar, spices and salt.
• Bring to a boil and simmer 15 minutes.
• Add the beets and simmer 5 minutes longer.
• Pack the beets into hot sterilized jars.
• Bring the syrup to a boil, then pour over beets.
• If not enough to cover add hot vinegar.
• Seal immediately.
• Allow to *pickle for 3 weeks before testing*.

SIMPLE PICKLED BEETS - CANNED

Steps:

• Put sugar, water, vinegar and spices in large pot.
• Bring to boil.
• Add drained beets to pot, cover, and return to boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Pack beets in hot sterilized pint jars.
• Pour hot liquid into jars, leaving 1/4-inch headroom.
• Use a sterilized spoon handle to remove any air bubbles.
• Seal with hot, sterilized lids.
• Put jars into a hot water bath with water covering the top of the jars by 1-2 inches.
• Cover, bring water bath to a boil and reduce heat to simmer.
• Simmer in water bath for 30 minutes.
• Remove jars from water and place on clean dish towel to cool.
• When jars are completely cooled the lids should be slightly concave.
• If any jars do not seal, refrigerate them.
• Refrigerated, they will keep for several months.
• Chill before serving.

PICKLED BEETS

Steps:

• Remove the skin from the Roasted Beets and slice thinly. Arrange in 1-quart jars alternating layers with the onion. In a small pot boil the rest of the ingredients and pour over the beets. Tightly lid the jars and place in the refrigerator for 3 to 7 days before serving.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a large bowl toss all of the ingredients. Place into a foil pouch and roast in the oven for 40 minutes.

PICKLED BEET SALAD

Steps:

• Cut off the leaves from the beets leaving 1 inch of stem attached. Do not trim the taproot. Scrub the beets to remove any dirt. Put them in a large saucepan and cover with cold water by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, cover, and simmer until fork tender, about 25 to 30 minutes. Drain.
• When cool enough to handle, trim, and peel the beets. Slice into rounds and toss in a medium bowl with the onion.
• In a small saucepan bring the sugar, vinegar, water, and salt to a boil. Stir to dissolve the sugar and salt and immediately pour over the beets and onion. Refrigerate overnight before serving.

SIMPLE BEET PICKLES

Steps:

• Cook beets (skins on and scrubbed), cool and peel.
• Prepare solution.
• Put beets in jars.
• Pour solution over beets.
• Seal jars.

EASY PICKLED BEETS

Steps:

• Place pickling spices in a cheesecloth bag. In a large saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, cinnamon, salt and the spice bag; bring to a boil. Drain the beets, reserving 3/4 cup juice. Stir beets, and reserved juice into a saucepan. Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. glass container. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove spice bag before serving.

CANNED SPICED PICKLED BEETS

Steps:

• In a large pot, mix the white vinegar, sugar, water, cinnamon, salt, and cloves together; bring the mixture to a boil, and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Stir in the beets, and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Sterilize the jars, lids, and rings in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, pack the sliced beets into the hot, sterilized jars, and pour in the beet liquid to fill the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a sterilized knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 30 minutes. Add more time if you are at high altitude.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

HOMEMADE PICKLED BEETS

Steps:

• Place beets into a large pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook until beets are tender, 20 to 25 minutes, depending on size.
• Meanwhile, inspect six 16-ounce jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Bring a second pot of water to a boil. Immerse jars in simmering water until beets are ready. Wash new, unused lids in warm soapy water.
• Drain cooked beets, reserving 1 cup beet water. Let cool until able to handle, 10 to 15 minutes. Peel and slice.
• Pack beets into the hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/2 inch of the top.
• Strain reserved beet water through a fine-mesh strainer into a saucepan. Add vinegar, sugar, pickling salt, and cloves. Bring to a rapid boil over high heat. Pour hot brine over beets in jars, leaving 1/4-inch of head space. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 30 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

SIMPLE PICKLED EGGS & BEETS

Steps:

• In saucepan, boil vinegar, sugar, pepper, salt and garlic powder until sugar is melted.
• Let cool In large container, combine beets, eggs, and onions.
• Pour vinegar mixture over all and mix to combine.
• Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving (the longer this sits, the better it gets).

PICKLED BEETS

Steps:

• Scrub beets and trim tops to 1 in. Place in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 25-30 minutes or until tender. Remove from water; cool. Peel beets and slice; place in a bowl and set aside. , In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, cloves, allspice and salt. Bring to a boil; boil 5 minutes. Pour over beets. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Drain before serving.

EASY REFRIGERATOR PICKLED BEETS

Steps:

• Bring to a boil: water, vinegar, spices & sugar.
• Peel roasted beets. Cut into quarters or slices. Pack into clean quart jar.
• Pour hot brine over beets in jar. Cover beets completely (add filtered water if needed).
• Store in fridge for 3-4 days, then enjoy.

PICKLED BEETS

Steps:

• Boil beets in enough fresh water to cover, until tender.
• Allow beets to cool enough to handle, then remove skins (they should slip right off).
• If beets are small, leave whole, otherwise quarter or half as desired.
• Place beets in clean pint jars.
• Boil brine ingredients and pour over beets in pint jars to within 1/2 inch of rim.
• Wipe rims to remove any spills.
• Add lids and rings.
• Process 10 minutes in a hot water canner.
• If any jars do not seal when checked after 24 hours, put in refrigerator and use.
• You may also re-process these.